Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
This location sits in the Arctic Ocean at 60°N on the Prime Meridian, likely over the Norwegian Sea between Iceland and Norway. The significant pressure gradient of 38.53 Pa/cell creates deep archaeological layers in the composition, while the substantial temperature anomaly of 8.0K drives chaotic gestural marks breaking through more contemplative structured fields. The moderate wind speed generates underlying scrubbed textures, and the very high humidity of 91% makes previous paint layers highly visible through translucent overlays, creating rich palimpsest effects with occasional precipitation drips marking time's passage.
License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.
Arctic 60n 0e
Lesley Tannahill — 2026-05-02-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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